Living Abroad

How to apply for Japan's three essential residence documents: the Residence Card, the Juminhyo, and the My Number Card, and...

The six-step process for foreigners setting up a company in Japan, including entity type, capital, registration documents, and opening a...

Seven practical ways foreigners can search for work in Japan, from job-search sites and Hello Work to recruitment agencies and...

How Japan's Business Manager Visa works under the October 2025 standard, including capital, staffing and language requirements, documents and timeline.

A guide to Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa: which industries qualify, the difference between the No. 1 and No. 2...

How Japan's real estate acquisition tax works: rates for land and buildings, how it's assessed, and regional tax relief examples.

What happens if you fail to file tax on Japanese property income: investigation, forced assessment, seizure and late-filing penalties.

How Japan's fixed asset tax and city planning tax are calculated, with the residential-land reduction and two worked JPY examples.

A holding-period checklist for overseas owners of Japanese property: management, rental restrictions, holding costs, tax and resale prep.

What to do if a neighbor's renovation damages your home in Japan: evidence, formal claims, mediation, small claims court and...